Health
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Lassa fever: Death toll hits 127, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo worst-hit – NCDC
By Funmilayo Okunade The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across…
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Men with large breasts at higher risk of breast cancer – Expert
The Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Uche Nwokwu, has said that…
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NCDC outlines strategy for combating antimicrobial resistance
By Victor Akan The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has proposed a four-pillar framework to guide national and global…
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Health disruptions in 70% of countries due to aid cuts – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning following reports of health service disruptions in 70 per cent of…
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First UK baby born following womb transplant
By Victor Akan In a groundbreaking development, a woman in Britain has given birth following a womb transplant, marking a…
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FCT enrolls 198,810 residents in health insurance scheme
By Samuel Eugene A total of 198,810 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were enrolled in the Federal Capital…
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FG inaugurates maternal mortality reduction initiative to save lives
In a bid to reduce maternal mortality rates, the Federal Government has launched the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives…
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NNPCL Foundation begins free cataract treatment for 1,000 in Bayelsa
By Victor Akan The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation, has begun free cataract treatments for no fewer than 1,000…
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NCDC reports rising cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, urges vigilance
By Victor Akan The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM)…
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Trump tariffs a major blow to global economy – EU Chief
By Victor Akan EU Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen and US trade partners are urging Donald Trump to reconsider the…
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